Operations Manager and Administrator Job in Kenya

Stokman Rozen Kenya Limited is a leading propagator of seedlings (planting material) in the floriculture and agriculture sectors of East Africa.

Situated in Naivasha, Stokman Rozen is also the driving force behind a number of initiatives in rose production and food security on the African continent. 

We are seeking to recruit a young, energetic, results-oriented person for the position of Operations Manager and Administrator

The function reports to the General Manager with a dotted reporting line to the Head of Finance & Administration.

Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Management / co-ordination of production orders, their governance and observance of protocol.
  • Monitoring of plant production policies and procedures and evaluating effectiveness of the process.
  • Monthly performance analysis of the production process including comparison of actual performance versus budget.
  • Assessment and control of production HR, including succession planning / business continuity in function.
  • Administration management including all departmental / divisional policies and procedures and compliance therewith.
  • Coordination and management of all common tasks between departments / divisions.
  • The timely delivery of reports to the General Manager.
  • Tactical execution and definition of strategy.
Qualifications:
  • Hold a Degree/Diploma in a Business or Agricultural related field with at least 5 years’ relevant work experience in the industry. A bias in horticulture is an added advantage.
  • Have a commercial and client-focused approach.
  • Be pro-active and take the initiative to develop your assigned area of responsibility.
  • Be a team-player and have strong communication skills.
  • Possess negotiating skills and a keen awareness of developments in the horticultural Industry.
  • Fluent in spoken and written English.
  • Demonstrate effective organizational abilities.
  • Possess proven leadership capability.
  • Demonstrate a high level of computer literacy.
  • Have experience in leading continuous improvement.
  • Exhibit the ability to manage a dynamic workforce as well as the capacity to work well under pressure.
Interested but qualified candidates should apply attaching a CV and supporting documents to the undersigned so as to be received not later than 31st January, 2015. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

General Manager,
Stokman Rozen Kenya Ltd.
Moi South Lake Rd, Naivasha. 
P.O. Box: 2029-20117 
Naivasha


Or Email to: james@srk.co.ke